Tiny beauty

Today just a very small flower I spotted in Kirstenbosch gardens last week...
A perfect 24deg autumn day in Cape Town, blue skies and azure sea.....a wonderful day for a lunch down the coast
Have a great weekend

I HAVE JUST DECIDED TO LEAVE EPZ AS FROM TODAY,I HAVE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME HER OVER THE LAST 6 MONTHS BUT I AM NO LONGER FINDING ANY ENJOYMENT FROM SHARING MY WORK WITH EPZ.....

Not sure about this one.. There is a lot on there that doesn't contribute to the composition. Methinks either more our in the b/g i.e. a larger opening such as 2.8 or longer focal length o simply get closer to your flower and make it bigger

Not sure about this one.. There is a lot on there that doesn't contribute to the composition. Methinks either more our in the b/g i.e. a larger opening such as 2.8 or longer focal length o simply get closer to your flower and make it bigger

Morning Colleen - at the end of the day it is about your own enjoyment and what you like to see in your own images. I for one have loved seeing your eclectic mix of images from boats to rope to flowers - all beautifully taken and superbly presented. I'm really going to miss seeing your photographs everyday. (and the update on the weather in your little part of the world)! I sincerely hope we may "meet" again in the future. Heather x (gorgeous image by the way).

Morning Colleen - at the end of the day it is about your own enjoyment and what you like to see in your own images. I for one have loved seeing your eclectic mix of images from boats to rope to flowers - all beautifully taken and superbly presented. I'm really going to miss seeing your photographs everyday. (and the update on the weather in your little part of the world)! I sincerely hope we may "meet" again in the future. Heather x (gorgeous image by the way).

You enjoy photography, so take no notice of other's Colleen it is what
you like that you should put on!!!:D and just go with it,
if at times you get help even better...go try changing settings
but for me today's image is lovely...like the simplicity of it
and it's natural!
Lillian

You enjoy photography, so take no notice of other's Colleen it is what
you like that you should put on!!! and just go with it,
if at times you get help even better...go try changing settings
but for me today's image is lovely...like the simplicity of it
and it's natural!
Lillian

Very fine Colleen! :D:D:D:D:D I hope sincerely that you have fun in Finland! I hope very much that the weathers will be favourable! Just now it is surprisingly warm, ower +20c every day,but you newer know! Just let me know if there is anything that i can do for you!!!!!!! ---- Jukka. :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Very fine Colleen! I hope sincerely that you have fun in Finland! I hope very much that the weathers will be favourable! Just now it is surprisingly warm, ower +20c every day,but you newer know! Just let me know if there is anything that i can do for you!!!!!!! ---- Jukka.

Colleen - you can't go!! :( Your images are fantastic and I, for one, and am sure many others, will really miss you on here. You are a VERY good photographer - don't put your camera down cos of some narrow-minded sceptics! Just remember - we all see things differently - beauty is in the eye of the beholder!! :) oh yes - and great image today! :)
Carol

Colleen - you can't go!! Your images are fantastic and I, for one, and am sure many others, will really miss you on here. You are a VERY good photographer - don't put your camera down cos of some narrow-minded sceptics! Just remember - we all see things differently - beauty is in the eye of the beholder!! oh yes - and great image today!

60+ votes, eh? I've only ever had that many on 14 single uploads since I joined EPZ, almost 5 years ago! A real beauty here, Colleen, even if it is only tiny ;) So sorry to hear you've become disillusioned on the site, and you're leaving us :( Hope you change your mind and come back and share your beautiful images with us all :)
Take care,
Trev :)

60+ votes, eh? I've only ever had that many on 14 single uploads since I joined EPZ, almost 5 years ago! A real beauty here, Colleen, even if it is only tiny So sorry to hear you've become disillusioned on the site, and you're leaving us Hope you change your mind and come back and share your beautiful images with us all
Take care,
Trev

You're leaving just when I added you to my connections.
60 votes everyday is a fantastic following.
I haven't seen the criticisms which have upset you but
I can't imagine anyone having been nasty!
I love this tiny beauty - hope you'll be back with more.
Kate:D:D:D

You're leaving just when I added you to my connections.
60 votes everyday is a fantastic following.
I haven't seen the criticisms which have upset you but
I can't imagine anyone having been nasty!
I love this tiny beauty - hope you'll be back with more.
Kate

Good image with shallow DOF Colleen
Sorry to hear about you leaving EPZ because of a few peoples negative comments
Not everyone likes the same type of photo, but there is a difference between constructive comments & negative ones
Stick to what you like to photo
I will miss your photos
Regards Brian

Good image with shallow DOF Colleen
Sorry to hear about you leaving EPZ because of a few peoples negative comments
Not everyone likes the same type of photo, but there is a difference between constructive comments & negative ones
Stick to what you like to photo
I will miss your photos
Regards Brian

Colleen, read these comments!!!!! They are saying exactly what I said in my message to you and I hadn't read these when I wrote it............. If I can survive 2 heart attacks in 2 months you can come back fighting and even stronger. Put your energies into proving that negative critiques are not welcome on this site, but we all welcome encouragement and helpful critiques; in addition to which all people with talent as in deed you have in bucket loads, will attract people who can not cope with it. Don't go Colleen, who will I have to aspire to if you do.
As for this image, as usual the quality shines through, it is presented in your usual sophisticated stylish composition, you certainly demonstrate your understanding of how effective a bokeh background is.
Remember I said I view images in terms of if I would hang them on my wall; I would hang this on my wall. I know this sounds selfish, but if you go, you will disappoint a lot of people, not least me.
Tell me you have changed your mind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tish

Colleen, read these comments!!!!! They are saying exactly what I said in my message to you and I hadn't read these when I wrote it............. If I can survive 2 heart attacks in 2 months you can come back fighting and even stronger. Put your energies into proving that negative critiques are not welcome on this site, but we all welcome encouragement and helpful critiques; in addition to which all people with talent as in deed you have in bucket loads, will attract people who can not cope with it. Don't go Colleen, who will I have to aspire to if you do.

As for this image, as usual the quality shines through, it is presented in your usual sophisticated stylish composition, you certainly demonstrate your understanding of how effective a bokeh background is.

Remember I said I view images in terms of if I would hang them on my wall; I would hang this on my wall. I know this sounds selfish, but if you go, you will disappoint a lot of people, not least me.

Afternoon Colleen !! I have corrected my spelling thanx - you were the first of many reprimands :) A lovely sunshine but cool day here at 19C. I think this is one amazing image knowing just how small those flowers are !! Excellent stuff !!

Afternoon Colleen !! I have corrected my spelling thanx - you were the first of many reprimands A lovely sunshine but cool day here at 19C. I think this is one amazing image knowing just how small those flowers are !! Excellent stuff !!

Great image Colleen, a well captured image of this tiny flower. :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
I will miss your great images here. I totally agree with Brian 17302, [b]STICK TO WHAT YOU LIKE TO PHOTOGRAPH.[/b]
It will be a very sad day if you leave, and a great loss to EPZ, I hope very much that you change your mind.
Regards
Cliff:)

Great image Colleen, a well captured image of this tiny flower.
I will miss your great images here. I totally agree with Brian 17302, STICK TO WHAT YOU LIKE TO PHOTOGRAPH.

It will be a very sad day if you leave, and a great loss to EPZ, I hope very much that you change your mind.

Have just added you to my connections & see you are leaving! Lovely images. Take a break but don't give up on your photography. It is a very subjective hobby. If you like your images, sod what anyone else thinks. 60 plus votes.. Many of us aspire to get to the magical 30
Jenni

Have just added you to my connections & see you are leaving! Lovely images. Take a break but don't give up on your photography. It is a very subjective hobby. If you like your images, sod what anyone else thinks. 60 plus votes.. Many of us aspire to get to the magical 30
Jenni

Colleen this is a wonderful image and IMHO as is everything you have uploaded on EPZ. I haven't been on site for the last few days and am shocked to read that you feel you have to leave. It is sad to think that there are abusive people everywhere and who enjoy inflicting pain on other people. I think you would be a great loss to this site as your work is excellent and the positive comments you give are so encouraging. I hope you stay
Maurice

Colleen this is a wonderful image and IMHO as is everything you have uploaded on EPZ. I haven't been on site for the last few days and am shocked to read that you feel you have to leave. It is sad to think that there are abusive people everywhere and who enjoy inflicting pain on other people. I think you would be a great loss to this site as your work is excellent and the positive comments you give are so encouraging. I hope you stay
Maurice

Sorry you are going, I will miss your images that show off your talent beautifully
Christine
[quote]Colleen this is a wonderful image and IMHO as is everything you have uploaded on EPZ. I haven't been on site for the last few days and am shocked to read that you feel you have to leave. It is sad to think that there are abusive people everywhere and who enjoy inflicting pain on other people. I think you would be a great loss to this site as your work is excellent and the positive comments you give are so encouraging. I hope you stay
Maurice[/quote]

Sorry you are going, I will miss your images that show off your talent beautifully

Christine

Quote:Colleen this is a wonderful image and IMHO as is everything you have uploaded on EPZ. I haven't been on site for the last few days and am shocked to read that you feel you have to leave. It is sad to think that there are abusive people everywhere and who enjoy inflicting pain on other people. I think you would be a great loss to this site as your work is excellent and the positive comments you give are so encouraging. I hope you stay
Maurice

I am totally overwhelmed by all your support and comments and letters today. I have no idea what to say. How can I throw this all away....:(:(:(....I will sleep on it tonight. A huge thank you to Carol and Jukka for their UA's......Thank you so much to all of you above

I am totally overwhelmed by all your support and comments and letters today. I have no idea what to say. How can I throw this all away........I will sleep on it tonight. A huge thank you to Carol and Jukka for their UA's......Thank you so much to all of you above

Oh Colleen I had not long found you and added you to my connections also...it would be awful if you left...so many of us ( your 60+) would be sorry not see your wonderful photos... and today's photo is just lovely !!! :D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Lynette

Oh Colleen I had not long found you and added you to my connections also...it would be awful if you left...so many of us ( your 60+) would be sorry not see your wonderful photos... and today's photo is just lovely !!!